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The Independent
18 hours ago
- The Independent
Diver makes remarkable discovery near Dubrovnik's stone walls
An 18th-century boat was discovered by chance near the medieval city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Ivan Bukelic, a diver and undersea builder, found the wooden structure buried in the seabed while working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik 's old port in April. Radiocarbon analysis confirmed that the vessel dates back to the late 18th century, though its specific type and dimensions are yet to be determined. The remains of the boat have been protected for further examination, with marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi stating the aim is to continue research and protect it for the future. Dubrovnik, a UNESCO-protected heritage site and former key trade port, is known for its historical significance and as a popular tourist destination after being featured in HBO 's Game of Thrones series.
CTV News
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
18th-century sunken boat discovered by chance under sea in Croatia's famous city of Dubrovnik
In this frame grab made from video, diver Toni Kuran swims by the wreck of a sunken 18th-century boat after it was discovered by chance in April near the stone walls of Croatia's medieval city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Nova TV via AP) DUBROVNIK, Croatia — A sunken 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia's medieval city of Dubrovnik. Ivan Bukelic was working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik's old port back in April when he found a wooden structure buried in the seabed. 'I can now say I discovered a boat at the Old Town Dubrovnik,' Bukelic, who is a diver and undersea builder from Dubrovnik, said. He added the vessel was some 60-80 centimetres (23-31 inches) under the sea bottom. A key trade port in the Adriatic Sea in medieval times, Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO protected heritage site. It attracts huge crowds of tourists, especially during the summer, and is also known as a filming site for HBO's Game of Thrones series. The remains of the boat in Dubrovnik's old port have been protected for further examination. 'We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis that it was from late 18th century,' marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi said. Radić Rossi said the aim is to continue with the research in cooperation with Croatia's Ministry of Culture: 'We must protect it for the future.'
The Independent
21 hours ago
- The Independent
Sunken 18th-century ship discovered by chance off famed Game of Thrones filming spot
An 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia 's medieval city of Dubrovnik. The remarkable discovery was made in April by Ivan Bukelic, who was working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik's old port when he stumbled upon a wooden structure buried in the seabed. 'I can now say I discovered a boat at the Old Town Dubrovnik,' Bukelic, who is a diver and undersea builder from Dubrovnik, said. He said the vessel was some 60 to 80 centimetres (23-31 inches) under the sea bottom. A key trade port in the Adriatic Sea in medieval times, Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO- protected heritage site. It attracts huge crowds of tourists, especially during the summer, and is also known as a filming site for HBO 's Game of Thrones series. The remains of the boat in Dubrovnik's old port have been protected for further examination. 'We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions, but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis, that it was from the late 18th century,' marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi said. Radić Rossi said the aim is to continue with the research in cooperation with Croatia's Ministry of Culture. 'We must protect it for the future,' she said. Dubrovnik is a prime example of the effects of mass tourism, a global phenomenon in which the increase in people travelling means standout sites, particularly small ones, get overwhelmed by crowds. In 2017, local authorities announced a 'Respect the City' plan that limits the number of tourists from cruise ships to a maximum of 4,000 at any one time during the day. On a typical day in 2018, about eight cruise ships anchored at the town of 2,500 people, each dumping some 2,000 tourists into the streets.
CBS News
21 hours ago
- Science
- CBS News
18th-century shipwreck discovered by chance at "Game of Thrones" filming site in Croatia
What technology could change the way we learn about shipwrecks What technology could change the way we learn about shipwrecks What technology could change the way we learn about shipwrecks A sunken 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia's medieval city of Dubrovnik. Ivan Bukelic was working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik's old port back in April when he found a wooden structure buried in the seabed. "I can now say I discovered a boat at the Old Town Dubrovnik," said Bukelic, who is a diver and undersea builder from Dubrovnik. He added the vessel was less than three feet inches under the sea bottom. A key trade port in the Adriatic Sea in medieval times, Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO protected heritage site. It attracts huge crowds of tourists, especially during the summer, and is also known as a filming site for HBO's "Game of Thrones" series. The remains of the boat in Dubrovnik's old port have been protected for further examination. "We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis that it was from late 18th century," marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi said. Radić Rossi said the aim is to continue with the research in cooperation with Croatia's Ministry of Culture: "We must protect it for the future." This Sept. 4, 2018 photo shows the harbor in the old town of Dubrovnik from a hill above the city. Darko Bandic / AP Known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic," Dubrovnik became an important Mediterranean sea power in the 13th century onwards, according to UNESCO. The city was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, but was able to preserve its ancient churches, palaces and fountains. The discovery marks the second time this month that authorities have announced a chance discovery of a centuries-old shipwreck in Europe. Earlier this month, archaeologists said they discovered by chance what they say are the remains of a 16th-century merchant ship more than 1.5 miles underwater off southern France. The wreck is the deepest such find in its section of the Mediterranean or any other French waters.
The Independent
21 hours ago
- The Independent
Sunken 18th-century ship discovered by chance in seabed off Croatia
An 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia 's medieval city of Dubrovnik. The remarkable discovery was made in April by Ivan Bukelic, who was working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik's old port when he stumbled upon a wooden structure buried in the seabed. 'I can now say I discovered a boat at the Old Town Dubrovnik,' Bukelic, who is a diver and undersea builder from Dubrovnik, said. He said the vessel was some 60 to 80 centimetres (23-31 inches) under the sea bottom. A key trade port in the Adriatic Sea in medieval times, Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO- protected heritage site. It attracts huge crowds of tourists, especially during the summer, and is also known as a filming site for HBO 's Game of Thrones series. The remains of the boat in Dubrovnik's old port have been protected for further examination. 'We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions, but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis, that it was from the late 18th century,' marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi said. Radić Rossi said the aim is to continue with the research in cooperation with Croatia's Ministry of Culture. 'We must protect it for the future,' she said. Dubrovnik is a prime example of the effects of mass tourism, a global phenomenon in which the increase in people travelling means standout sites, particularly small ones, get overwhelmed by crowds. In 2017, local authorities announced a 'Respect the City' plan that limits the number of tourists from cruise ships to a maximum of 4,000 at any one time during the day. On a typical day in 2018, about eight cruise ships anchored at the town of 2,500 people, each dumping some 2,000 tourists into the streets.
